Spigelia is an important remedy in pericarditis and other diseases of the
heart, because the provings were conducted with the greatest regard for objective symptoms
and the subjective symptoms are by innumerable confirmations proved to be correct (C.
Hering).

Has marked elective affinity for the eye, heart, and nervous system.
Neuralgia of the fifth nerve is very prominent in its effects. Is especially adapted to
anæmic, debilitated, rheumatic, and scrofulous subjects. Stabbing pains. Heart affections
and neuralgia. Very sensitive to touch. Parts feel chilly; send
shudder through frame. A remedy for symptoms due to the presence of worms. Child refers to the navel as the most painful part (Granat; Nux mosch).

Mind.--

Afraid of sharp, pointed things, pins, needles, etc.

Head.--

Pain beneath frontal eminence
and temples, extending to eyes (Onos).
Semi-lateral, involving left eye; pain violent, throbbing; worse, making a false step. Pain
as if a band around head (Carbol ac; Cact; Gels).
Vertigo, hearing exalted.

Violent palpitation. Præcordial pain and great
aggravation from movement. Frequent attacks of palpitation, especially with foul odor from
mouth. Pulse weak and irregular. Pericarditis, with sticking pains, palpitation, dyspna.
Neuralgia extending to arm or both arms. Angina pectoris. Craving for hot water which
relieves. Rheumatic carditis, trembling pulse; whole left side sore. Dyspna;
must lie on right side with head high.